A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near Glogow, Poland, on December 3, 2025, at 5:55 PM local time. The seismic event, reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
Details of the Earthquake
- Date: December 3, 2025
- Time: 5:55 PM local time (GMT +1)
- Magnitude: 3.5 (initial report); later adjusted to 3.3 by RaspberryShake and the GFZ
- Depth: 5 km
- Epicenter Coordinates: 51.58°N / 16.05°E
Areas Affected
The earthquake was felt primarily in areas close to the epicenter. Several towns experienced weak shaking, including:
- Jerzmanowa – 2 km away (population 600)
- Polkowice – 9 km away (population 21,600)
- Glogow – 10 km away (population 65,400)
Other nearby locations where weak vibrations might have been noticed include:
- Lubin – 22 km away (population 77,500)
- Nowa Sol – 34 km away (population 40,400)
- Legnica – 42 km away (population 106,000)
- Leszno – 46 km away (population 63,600)
- Boleslawiec – 48 km away (population 40,700)
Furthermore, no significant damage has been reported, but the quake may have been felt as a light vibration.
Potential for Revision
The earthquake’s magnitude and details may be revised as seismologists further evaluate the data. The EMSC highlighted that updates could be expected in the coming hours.
Public Response
Residents who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report their experiences. The Volcanoes & Earthquakes application offers rapid seismic alerts for interested users.
